While many a traveler will say that the best way to travel is via cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms purchased through travel Internet sites, there are additional steps savvy travelers often take to save even more money on hotel reservations.
The following are Smarter Travel tips on how to save money on hotels:
Consider staying in hotels in the suburbs vs. downtown hotels particularly on weekends when you might be able to save hundreds of dollars. Hotels in or near business parks are often excellent and have very low occupancy during most weekends. Such hotels often offer free parking, free Wi-Fi, and free continental breakfast. Even after renting a car or taking taxis your overall savings could be significant.
Be open to looking at extended stay hotels for families. Most major hotel chains offer extended stay hotel brands that come with lots of space, complimentary breakfast, evening hors doeuvres, and additional amenities. The ability to enjoy extra space and eat free meals is often worth the extra $10 per night over a standard hotel room.
Most hotels are notoriously empty the first couple of weeks of January. Expensive destinations including Arizona, the Caribbean, the Colorado Rockies, and Florida, are often surprisingly affordable in early January.
Make a point to look into new hotels that often offer surprising discounts. New hotels and hotels that have recently changed their brand names are often anxious for business and offer great deals.
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